Ryan Ward

Ryan Ward is a Reporter/Editor and shares duties of being a Social Media Manager on a daily basis at Lakers Nation. As a credentialed member of the media, Ryan covers Lakers home games, press conferences as well as interviewing players from both the NBA and NFL. A Los Angeles native, but born and bred in the UK. Long-suffering Raiders fan and a Liverpool supporter since birth.
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Lakers Nation Wishes Happy Birthday To Laker Legend James Worthy

Los Angeles Lakers legend James Worthy turned 53-years-old today and continues to be a big part of Lakers games on a nightly basis as an analyst for Time Warner Cable SportsNet. As arguably one of the greatest players to have…

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Pau Gasol Hopes Friendship With Kobe Bryant Lasts Their ‘Entire Lives’

It is no secret that Kobe Bryant is tough to play with. Kobe has gone through different teammates over the years while with the Los Angeles Lakers and only a select few have had good things to say about playing…

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Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Calls Pau Gasol’s Comments ‘Disturbing’

Losing consistently is never easy for a veteran player that use to doing the complete opposite. Pau Gasol is currently in that position and seems to be getting more and more frustrated with every loss moving forward. One of Gasol's…

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Lakers Rumors: Carmelo Anthony Landing In L.A. Still A Possibility?

With the Los Angeles Lakers well on their way to one of the worst seasons in franchise history, the future remains uncertain moving forward. Although Kobe Bryant is still under contract for two more years, there's no telling if the…

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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant’s Lakers Career Highlights Featured In “A Legend”

The future remains uncertain for Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant. The latest injury setback to the knee fracture suffered back in December has many believing that it'll be only a matter of time before Kobe will be forced to…

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Lakers News: Kendall Marshall Says ‘Not Fun’ The Way Team Has Played

A few months ago, Kendall Marshall was still playing in the D-League with an uncertain future. Despite being a former lottery pick, Marshall still had to prove himself in order to get back in the NBA. -- Lakers Nation Store…

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Andrew Bynum Says He’s ‘Not Close’ With Anyone Left On The Lakers

Two-time NBA champion Andrew Bynum has had quite a journey since being traded by the Los Angeles Lakers in the summer of 2012. Ultimately, Bynum landed in Indiana with the Pacers and was asked about his relationships with his former…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Says He ‘Could Be Out A While’

The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with injury problems all season long and it appears that those problems will continue with Nick Young possibly set to miss more time. Along with Young missing the next two games on the road,…

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NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving To Be Traded Before 2015 NBA Trade Deadline?

One of the most promising young players in the NBA today could be on the move before the NBA trade deadline in 2015. Up-and-coming point guard Kyrie Irving has stated publicly that he wants to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers,…

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NBA News: Adding Four-Point Line Has ‘Come Up’ In NBA Discussions

Back in 1979, the NBA adopted the three-point line, and the game of basketball has never been the same. Although many protested the addition, it quickly became clear that it was a step forward, making the game much more competitive…

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